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M1.2 Depth: 10.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 11 km NW of Parkfield, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 18:29:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 4, 2025 at 18:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 11 km NW of Parkfield, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 18:29:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.96733, -120.52317
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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